Deckhand (Mowi Challenger)

Deckhand

Mowi Challenger

Carradale & North Kilbrannan

Basic Salary £29,389 to £32,914 per annum

Annual & generational bonus eligibility

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

We are currently looking for a reliable and highly motivated individual to take on the role of Deckhand on our net washing vessel the Mowi Challenger. An AKVA FNC8 net washer is onboard the vessel, which will provide valuable net washing services for the Company's seawater farms Carradale and North Kilbrannan. This role will be challenging, but ultimately very rewarding, and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career opportunities.

If you are ambitious, motivated, and want to work with a like-minded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a full time permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a two week on / two week off shift rotation, offering an excellent work / life balance. Accommodation will be provided for staff when on shift.

About the job

This role is a crucial part of the operations process. We need our employees to strive for continuous improvement. The job includes, but is not limited to:

• Net washing / cleaning
• Maintaining the vessel to a high standard, ensuring full compliance with MCA workboat code and certification
• Perform any combination of duties aboard the vessel including lookout, steering and engine-room watches.
• Treatment, harvest, grading and mooring assistance
• Loading, unloading and handling of deck cargo
• Reporting and liaising with farm management
• Stock control, logging and management of ships’ supplies
• General maintenance
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
• Monitoring and maintaining fish health, welfare and bio-security
• Boat handling around the farm
• General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running

Ideal candidates

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job.

• STCW & RYA certification is required
• ML5 or ENG1 Medical certificate is required
• Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
• Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
• Respect for the need for safe working practices
• Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

• A competitive salary;
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
• Annual and generational bonus scheme;
• Two weeks on/ two weeks off shift pattern;
• Generous pension scheme;
• Medical Cover;
• Life assurance cover;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle;
• Employee discounts at participating retailers;
• Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
• Training & Development opportunities;
• Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/people to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 18th October 2026.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.